Get to know Kaunas while tasting its history

Kaunas is the heart of Lithuania, where the past intertwines with the present and which inspires with its eminence and diversity. It is a city where the heritage of different historical periods harmoniously blends in with modern lifestyle, colours its streets, and radiates an unmatched charm.

Kaunas's beginnings can be traced back to the 14th century. Its deepest history is written in the Old Town, a small triangle between the rivers of Nemunas and Neris. Here, the secrets of the Middle Ages and legends are protected by the pearls of history hiding in the labyrinths of streets and awaiting the curious.

The architectural marvels of New Town and Žaliakalnis remember the period of Lithuania's independence restoration and the city's fast growth from 1919 to 1940. The historical development of the city during these two decades was phenomenal. Today, Kaunas is the only European city with interwar architecture inscribed on the UNESCO Heritage List.

However, Kaunas is not only its buildings. This city pulsates with creativity and a modern outlook on the future—not to mention the beauty of nature! The wonderful friendship of rivers, Kaunas Reservoir, and green parks invite the lovers of tranquility.

Kaunas is unique, has many surprises, opens up with unheard stories, and manages to cheer you up. This city, uniting past and present, culture and nature, history and innovations, is ready to share its unique beauty, entertainment, history, and its various flavours.